Even with a standard antivirus program, you can never be too sure that viruses aren’t nesting on your hard drive. Viruses can steal personal information and slow computers or even cause them to break down. You don’t have to be a computer wizard to fight them off though, thanks to the power of anti-malware software. Many computer users prefer to use a piece of software known as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to purge out the pests. It has been shown to detect and remove viruses that many antivirus programs let slip by. The basic version of the software is both simple and free to use.
Step 1: Downloading. Open a search browser such as … [Read more...]

Running antivirus can be a pain; it can greatly slow down a PC (to know how much your specific antivirus slows your computer down, look at this detailed test: av-test.org/en/news/news-single-view/endurance-test-does-antivirus-software-slow-down-pcs/). The question is, apart from buying the antivirus that is the lightest on your PC, what else can you do to improve performance? Going without antivirus altogether is not an option -- it would be too unsafe.
There's a solution. Instead of uninstalling your antivirus, all you need to do is to set it to pay attention to only folders and processes that actually present a risk of malware infection. … [Read more...]

Computer viruses and other kinds of malware can wreak havoc on your computer. Viruses can grind your computer's performance to a crawl and they can cause system instability or crashes. Despite the obvious effects malware can have on your PC, the most insidious viruses are the ones that remain undetected. Malware that prefers to remain quiet are the ones that steal your private information, spy on your web browsing and collect your passwords.
Antivirus programs are a good start to protecting your PC, but they are limited in their ability to detect viruses that have infected your computer. When you think you have a virus, … [Read more...]

The primary role of Trojan horses is to perform various actions that were not explicitly allowed by the user. This can include, but is not limited to:
· Data Modification
o Deletion
o Blocking
o Modifying
o Copying
· Disruptions
o Computer performance
o Network performance
· Personal Data Collection
Classifications of Trojan Horses
Exploit: Exploit Trojans are applications that seek security vulnerabilities of software and operating systems already installed on a computer for malicious intent.
Backdoor: These are created to give an unauthorized user remote control of a computer. … [Read more...]

Anytime people talk about computer security and the need for antivirus, someone usually recommends staying clear of viruses and other malware merely by being careful about where you go on the Internet. Be a little alert to what you’re downloading, they say, and you won’t ever need software to watch out for you.
While this idea makes instinctive sense to many people, it isn’t a logical one. Antivirus software isn’t merely for people who don’t have the sense to know that a download link that goes Secret Software Lets You Earn $$$!!! is probably bogus. We live in a time of the zero hour malware – programs that are created and launched … [Read more...]